Tyres - sizes

[Mr Elsie]

Hi

I have a set of alloys on the gt6 at the moment which are shod with

Front 185/60/13
Rear 205/60/13

I'm assuming they are 5.5 due to tyre size.

I have a set of standard wheels that I was intending to tyre up but was wondering what tyres would be suitAble as they are only 4.5 x13's.

Alternatively, should I not bother as the wheel size is too small for a gt6 mk3.

[Clive]

you can get 175/70 tyres on. Not ideal, really needs 5J wide (late spit 1500) or wider, but will work. After all,  what is 1/2" ;)

[WIMPUS]

My 4-5j wheels have 175/70/13 tyres on mij spit
Original it whas only 155 wide...

[Bainzy]

I'm also using 175/70s on 4.5Js and have done for years without issues. Going to keep the same tyres when I go to 5.5J steels (swapping rims partly for aesthetics and partly to widen the track a bit).

[rotoflex]

Down at the bottom of this file is information I have agglutinated regarding tires on the original wheels:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ghll4u

[Lucky 13]

Mr Elsie,

Do you have a 'photo of your car to share please?

I'm just in the process of deciding on tyre sizes to put onto the 5 1/2" wheels I've just bought for my Mk3 GT6. I was thinking about using the same combination as you've got, as the 205.60.13 has just about the same diameter as a 175.70.13, so shouldn't disrupt gearing, etc.

How does the steering feel with the slightly wider & lower fronts?

Cheers              John

[Mr Elsie]

To be honest I've nothing really to compare it to as I've only ever had the car in this setup. The rear shocks have been moved as per the normal rotoflex change.

[mikeyb]

I've run a mk3 GT on 5.5J's with 175/70's no prob.  Others on here have run 185/60's

My Spit Mk3 is still on 5.5J's with 175/70's

[Mr Elsie]

as requested

[Mr Elsie]

couple more..

[Lucky 13]

That's done it for me 185's & 205's it is.  8)

Many thanks for taking the time to post these

John